In addition, festival attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops and panel discussions and enjoy exhibitions, installations, and film screenings throughout the weekend.

All events will take place in doors at a variety of venues in the heart of downtown Asheville, including the Asheville Civic Center Arena, the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, and the Orange Peel. Special late nights shows and other events at clubs and other Asheville locations will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets go on sale this coming Friday the 13th at 12 Noon Eastern Time. A limited number of weekend passes, as well as tickets for each individual day, will be available.